Legacy Mahathir Mohamad
mahathir featured on facade of telekom tower in kuala lumpur during national day celebrations in 2004. in s founder. for efforts promote economic development of country, mahathir has been granted soubriquet of bapa pemodenan (father of modernization). mahathir s official residence, sri perdana, resided 23 august 1983 18 october 1999, turned museum (galeria sri perdana). in keeping principle of heritage conservation, original design , layout of sri perdana has been preserved. mahathir has been highly controversial figure, , subject of harsh attacks critics. former de facto law minister zaid ibrahim writes in memoirs: in heart, cannot accept allegations dr mahathir corrupt man. corrupt people never brave enough speak loudly dr mahathir. wealth not major motivation him. craves power. two of mahathir s sons became active in politics: mokhzani senior official of umno youth (the party s youth wing) before leaving politics , focusing on business career; mukhriz elected parliament in 2008, , ...